What extension spring means
Extension springs run along the horizontal tracks on each side of a garage door and stretch to counterbalance the door.
Where it matters on a garage door job
Without a safety cable through the spring, a broken extension spring can whip across the garage. Add safety cables on every extension spring job, and offer a torsion conversion where the headroom allows.
What it costs
The garage door spring replacement cost guide has the typical job at $300 and the usual range at $200 to $400. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
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